FLOW Jamaica will join parent company Liberty Latin America (LLA) in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) with a global summit featuring internal executives and global thought leaders such as Shellye
Archambeau, one of Silicon Valley’s first black CEOs.

International Women’s Day is observed annually on Monday, March 8. The day is an occasion to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness about women’s equality and lobby for accelerated gender parity.

This year, it is being marked under the theme ‘ChooseToChallenge’, which calls for individuals to challenge activities, behaviours and concepts that encourage gender bias and inequality.

“International Women’s Day is an opportunity for us to evaluate our progress in driving positive change for women in the workplace, achieving a balance in gender equality in leadership roles across the organisation and creating a more balanced and inclusive workplace for all our employees. This year, our team members are commemorating the
day through their personal pledges to challenge gender issues in their own
communities. We’re also joining our wider LLA family of over 12,000 team members across Latin America and the Caribbean for our Summit which will address a variety of issues including the pandemic’s impact on working women, mental health, and how to overcome biases to grow professionally,” shared Kayon Mitchell, Director of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement at FLOW Jamaica.

Meanwhile, Kerry Scott, Chief People Officer, LLA in reiterating the company’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion said, “It is a commitment that we make from the inside out, by giving voice to our people, valuing their opinions, and empowering them to be themselves and bring their whole self to work. Today, on International Women’s Day, we advocate for gender equality and celebrate female accomplishments, but we know there is still much to be done. As a company, we are dedicated to closing the gap between men and women in the workplace, and we also want to be a positive catalyst for change in the communities where we live and work. We are on a journey, but I’m confident that advancements can be made if we continue to choose to challenge impediments to progress.”

FLOW Jamaica is also sponsoring the Jamaica Stock Exchange’s (JSE) Ring the Bell for Gender Equality event under the theme “Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”.

Key speakers include Gender Minister Olivia Grange; Phadra Saunders, Director, People – FLOW Jamaica; Marisela Alvaranga, Head Financial Institutions, IDB Invest; and Tonni Ann Brodber – Representative, UN Women Multi-Country Office in the Caribbean.

Interested parties should register for the hybrid event at bit.ly/ringthebell2021.